Is Your Broken TV Worth Fixing? - TCL 55S401 Repair

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I have seen a few of these TCL TVs that have a problem with the backlight. In this video I will show you how to repair a very common problem for cheap TVs. This TCL 55s401 needs a replacement backlight. Lots of TVs with similar problems get thrown away because large televisions are getting cheaper. Repairing your old TV can be a fun way to save some money and avoid contributing to the growing E-waste problem.

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// Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - PCBWay
1:33 - Examining the broken TV
2:48 - Removing the back cover
3:53 - Common TV problems
5:58 - Complete disassembly
9:43 - Buying replacement parts
10:19 - Reassembly speedrun
12:19 - Testing the repair
12:44 - Value assessment
13:31 - Pros and cons
16:07 - Final thoughts
16:22 - The Jackson Travels
16:43 - Outro

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